Aphids, mildew, slugs... Prevent, identify, treat organically
Essential for effective pest and disease control
This book is destined to become the bible for all gardeners who want to control pests and diseases without the use of chemicals, and still have a bountiful, shimmering garden!
Over 330 pests and diseases are listed, along with the damage they cause to all cultivated plants, from vegetables and fruit trees to flowers and houseplants. With over 300 photos showing disease symptoms, pests and diseases, a determination key, a complete index and easy navigation, every gardener will be able to identify the problem encountered. It also includes the most appropriate control methods (mechanical, biological, products acceptable in organic gardening), as well as prevention techniques (biodiversity, associations, soil cultivation, welcoming beneficials, use of phytostimulants, etc.).
Jean-Paul Thorez - Éditions Terre Vivante - 317 pages